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Debbie Ridpath Ohi FAQ > Getting Into The Business > Where can I meet kidlit/YA writers and illustrators?

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This is a list of questions I am frequently asked. Here's a list of links to my more popular pages. Thanks for visiting! -- Debbie

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Q. Where can I meet kidlit/YA writers and illustrators?

MEETING OTHER CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS IN PERSON:

- Join CANSCAIP (Canadian) or the SCBWI (Canadian and U.S.). Look for local chapters. Attend conferences.

MEETING OTHER CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS ONLINE:

- There are many kidlit/YA types on Twitter, Google+, Facebook and other social media communities. Just do a search for terms like "kidlit" or "picture books" or "YA writer."

- There are also many excellent online writing communities. Some are specifically for children's book writers and illustrators while others are general writing communities with sub-message boards for specific genres and ages.

Just a few:

Verla Kay's Message Boards For Children's Writers & Illustrators (also known as the "Blue Boards" and are now part of the SCBWI website)

Absolute Write Forums

YA LitChat

Writer's Digest message forums

Last updated on August 25, 2016 by Debbie Ohi